Cannington

Shopping

Cannington's identity has long been tied to retail, and Westfield Carousel anchors the suburb as one of Perth's largest shopping centres, drawing shoppers from across the south-eastern corridor. Beyond the mall, the surrounding streets host a mix of bulky goods outlets, showrooms and everyday services, making Cannington a genuine destination rather than just a pass-through suburb. This retail weight also underpins much of the local economy and gives residents rare walk-to-everything convenience for a suburb this close to the city.

Getting around

Cannington train station, on the Armadale line, puts the Perth CBD within easy reach and makes the suburb a popular choice for commuters who want to avoid driving in daily. The station sits close to the main shopping and commercial strip, so many residents can walk to both transport and retail in the same trip.

Road connections are equally strong, with Albany Highway running through the suburb linking Cannington to Bentley, Queens Park and beyond, while nearby arterial roads provide quick access to Perth Airport and the Kwinana Freeway. It's a suburb built around convenience of movement, whether that's by rail, bus or car.

Schools & families

Education options in Cannington include Cannington Community College and the Cannington Community Education Support Centre, catering to local families and students with additional needs, while Sevenoaks Senior College serves older secondary students in the area. Combined with nearby options in Bentley, Lynwood and Queens Park, families have a reasonable spread of public schooling choices without needing to leave the local area.

Housing & architecture

The current mix of listings in Cannington reflects its transition from a traditional suburban streetscape to a denser, more urban one: 46% houses, 38% apartments or units, 11% townhouses and 5% vacant land. Older post-war and brick-veneer houses still line many streets, particularly toward Lynwood and Wilson, while newer apartment and townhouse developments have concentrated closer to the town centre and train station, appealing to those wanting low-maintenance living near transport and shops.

The property market

Cannington has seen strong recent momentum, with house prices climbing 26.3% to a current median of $758,000. Units and apartments offer a more accessible entry point at a median of $575,000, reflecting the suburb's growing stock of medium and high-density housing. Renters can expect to pay a median of $750 per week, a figure that speaks to solid demand from the suburb's younger population and its appeal to commuters and investors alike.

For buyers priced out of Perth's inner south-eastern suburbs, Cannington offers a comparatively affordable alternative with strong transport and retail credentials, which helps explain the growth seen over the past year. Investors, meanwhile, are drawn to the rental demand generated by the suburb's proximity to Curtin University, Perth Airport and the CBD.